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My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday August 1st.
Today was the start of my clear liquid diet, half way through the day and I feel amazing.
Im getting very nervous about the surgery on Wednesday though, more scared than anything I guess.
Anyone else feel this way right before?

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21 minutes ago, SRP1985 said:

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday August 1st.
Today was the start of my clear liquid diet, half way through the day and I feel amazing.
Im getting very nervous about the surgery on Wednesday though, more scared than anything I guess.
Anyone else feel this way right before?

I know I did! I'm pretty sure everyone does.

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1 hour ago, SRP1985 said:

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday August 1st.
Today was the start of my clear liquid diet, half way through the day and I feel amazing.
Im getting very nervous about the surgery on Wednesday though, more scared than anything I guess.
Anyone else feel this way right before?

Being nervous is a natural part of the process. One piece of advice is to ask all of your questions to the anesthesiologist and the team before you go under, even if you have already asked them. You will feel better after you do. I have had four major abdominal surgeries and was put at ease by talking with the anesthesiologist and some of the nurses before I started. This also passes the time between when they start the IV and when you wake up in recovery.

You are going to do awesome!

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I had my surgery this morning and I was super nervous last night, even had a lot of trouble sleeping. A lot of second guessing even though I’d been thoroughly sure that it’s what I wanted and very thoughtful about evaluating the pluses and minuses.

This morning I had nerves but nothing too major and I was lucky to have a morning appointment (surgery was at 7:30am). Since waking up I’ve had zero regrets or nerves, just excitement about a new adventure! There’s been some pain but nothing major, and I’ve walked around the unit three times.

You’ll be great, find ways to do good, non-food self care to get you through until surgery day! Congrats and good luck!!!!

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Mine os wednesday also. Been fine until tonight and started getting a little nervous. Cant sleep tonight. Have everything prepared and ready to go. Glad im working tomoro 11am x 11pm. Should keep my mind off of it hopefully

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9 hours ago, Herewego2018 said:

I had my surgery this morning and I was super nervous last night, even had a lot of trouble sleeping. A lot of second guessing even though I’d been thoroughly sure that it’s what I wanted and very thoughtful about evaluating the pluses and minuses.

This morning I had nerves but nothing too major and I was lucky to have a morning appointment (surgery was at 7:30am). Since waking up I’ve had zero regrets or nerves, just excitement about a new adventure! There’s been some pain but nothing major, and I’ve walked around the unit three times.

You’ll be great, find ways to do good, non-food self care to get you through until surgery day! Congrats and good luck!!!!

Nice job! Keep up the great work! Keep us informed of how you are doing too!

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5 hours ago, barney116 said:

Mine os wednesday also. Been fine until tonight and started getting a little nervous. Cant sleep tonight. Have everything prepared and ready to go. Glad im working tomoro 11am x 11pm. Should keep my mind off of it hopefully

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Wow, a 12-hour day before surgery... brutal! Good luck! You'll do awesome!

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Hospital just called with my arrival time for tomorrow. 7:30 AM Central time!
Positive thoughts are appreciated, will keep everyone updated on progress!

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I'm scheduled for August 9th and I'm feeling really nervous for the procedure itself. I just keep reminding myself this isn't going to be easy, but I am making a brave choice to better myself. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!

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Don't be discouraged, frightened, or anything else. You will do good, everyone v wondered toward the end. If you feel like talking I'm almost always here, I've got a big virtual lap and I listen really good!

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Today is the day! Didn’t really get much sleep last night, was anxious! 2 days for clear liquid diet on the books. I’m ready for today trying to stay positive and not be discouraged! Off to the hospital to get started!

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Good luck today! It’s over before you mow it and by day 4 or 5 gas pains etc are gone -ish and you’re on your way!

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Good luck today!!! Gonna be a breeze :1312_thumbsup_tone3:

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I think its natural to be nervous. It would be more abnormal to not be! Good luck today!

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Today is the day! Didn’t really get much sleep last night, was anxious! 2 days for clear liquid diet on the books. I’m ready for today trying to stay positive and not be discouraged! Off to the hospital to get started!
Congratulations to you! Can't wait to hear how it went

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